Jonathan Cohen's Ready-to-Wear 2017 Fall fashion collection hypothesized "an imagined exchange between Robert Mapplethorpe and Carolina Herrera." As if building on this inspiration, the designer's new Fall 2018 collection is photographed in a style reminiscent of the famous Chelsea Hotel—a historic establishment in New York city, where Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe resided in the late 60s and early 70s.
The Fall fashion collection builds on conservative dress designs and repeating flower patterns in a wide array of colors; it references classic 60s silhouettes and gives them a modern, experimental twist.
In the captured images of the collection, the decor of the room is bland and old-fashioned, but the shots are elevated by the mixed prints and vibrant presence of Jonathan Cohen's clothing.
Photo Credits: Jonathan Cohen
Flowery Fall Fashion Collections
Jonathan Cohen's Fall 2018 Offers a Burst of Color and Patterns
Trend Themes
1. Flower-power Fall Fashion - Combining classic 60s silhouettes with modern, experimental twists and bold, mixed floral prints.
2. Conservative Dress Reinvented - Taking traditional designs and injecting vibrant, contemporary energy into them through floral patterns and unexpected color combinations.
3. Historical References in Fashion - Incorporating the iconic style of hotels and establishments in New York City’s history into modern clothing collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Opportunities to design and market clothing collections that mix classic silhouettes with vibrant patterns and contemporary twists.
2. Interior Design Industry - Opportunities to create interior designs that connect with the history of iconic hotels and establishments for fashion designers to showcase their collections.
3. Photography Industry - Opportunities to capture fashion collections in unusual, historical locations that provide a contrasting backdrop for the modern designs.